Jaguar XF 2012 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar XF engine produces 93 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, but torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar XF is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar XF consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the Jaguar XF over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XF consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Jaguar XF gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar F-Pace | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar XF might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
| Jaguar XF is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS, width is practically the same , while the height of Jaguar XF is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 590 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar XF has 40 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. This could mean that the Jaguar XF uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XF is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`440 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 27 000 | |
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